[2025] A Collection of Cool Western-Style Anime Songs

Girls on filmDuran Duran

Duran Duran – Girls On Film (Official Music Video)

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The British hit band Duran Duran’s 1981 release brought a fresh breeze to the music scene with its innovative sound that fused New Wave and post-disco.

It broke into the UK Top 10 and became a global hit.

Its lyrics, which sharply depict the superficial glamour of the modeling industry and the reality behind it, also carry a social message.

As of October 2021, it ranked as the fifth most-streamed Duran Duran song in the UK and earned Silver certification.

One of their signature tracks, it was in fact also used as the opening theme for the anime Speed Grapher.

Last Train HomePat Metheny Group

Last Train Home

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Characterized by a relaxed tempo and a melancholic melody, this piece is known as a signature work of the Pat Metheny Group.

Its distinctive timbre evokes images of a railway journey, expressing nostalgia and a longing for travel.

Included on the album Still Life (Talking), released in July 1987, it also won a Grammy Award.

In 2014, it was chosen as the ending theme for the popular anime JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, winning over a new generation of fans.

It’s a perfect song for moments when you want to feel calm or reflect on memories with someone special.

Human TouchWarren Wiebe

HUMAN TOUCH

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This song features a refreshing, transparent melody and the emotive vocals of Warren Wiebe.

It sings about the importance of human connection and the strength of love.

Released in January 1996, it was also used as the ending theme for the anime “After War Gundam X.” It’s pop rock with elements of AOR and city pop, boasting a warm atmosphere reminiscent of the West Coast sound of the ’90s.

It’s quite rare for a song like this to be chosen as an anime theme, and many people who were watching the show at the time were reportedly surprised.

Cautionary WarningJohn Sykes

Cautionary Warning

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This is a signature work by John Sykes, who has left a brilliant mark on the world of heavy metal.

Featured on his solo album “20th Century,” released in December 1997, the song is striking for Sykes’s fiery guitar playing and powerful vocals.

Its lyrics, themed around self-destruction and inner conflict, resonate deeply with listeners.

It also served as the theme song for the unusual anime “Section Chief Prince,” which aired in 1999 and tells the story of a former band member who, after failing to achieve success with his band, ends up working as a salaried office worker—fitting the show perfectly.

AbyssYungblud

Anime “Kaiju No. 8” Non-Credit Opening | YUNGBLUD — “Abyss” | Airs/streams every Saturday from 11:00 PM

A number by YUNGBLUD, a British singer-songwriter who has won support from today’s youth for his rebellious spirit and diverse musicality.

It was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Kaiju No.

8.

This track fuses YUNGBLUD’s raw energy with the anthemic power of his co-producer, Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons.

The punk-driven impulse and hard rock sound, which slam into the protagonist’s anguish over transformation and fighting spirit, are enough to get your blood pumping just by listening! Released in March 2024, the song is also included on the album Idols.

It’s the kind of track that will give you a push when you want to unleash the emotions you hold inside.

Do You Want ToFranz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand – Do You Want To (Video)

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Even among the many bands in the 2000s that updated past music into their own sound, the emergence of Franz Ferdinand was shocking.

Centered on the sharp, choppy guitar work characteristic of what’s called post-punk, this track deftly weaves in elements of traditional rock ’n’ roll and the cutting-edge dance music of the time, making it a quintessential masterpiece that showcases their true essence.

Released in 2005 as the lead single from their second album, You Could Have It So Much Better, it achieved international success, reaching No.

4 on the UK Singles Chart.

As it turns out, this classic was used in the anime Paradise Kiss, based on Ai Yazawa’s popular manga.

What impeccable taste!

Colorado BulldogMr. BIG

Mr. Big – Colorado Bulldog (audio)

Mr.

Big, the American hard rock band famed for their virtuosic guitar and bass work.

How about a track of theirs that ignites your fighting spirit the moment you hear it? Opening their classic September 1993 release “Bump Ahead,” this song instantly sends adrenaline surging with blistering high-speed unison lines where guitar and bass strike sparks.

The piece likens untamable energy and defiant spirit to a ferocious dog, making it a hard-hitting number that sings of uncontrollable impulses.

It was used as the special ending theme for episode 1 of the anime “Heaven’s Memo Pad” (Kamisama no Memo-chou).

When you want to crank your mood to the max or need courage to face challenges, this track is guaranteed to unleash an unbeatable power.